From CLINIC: DHS Memorandum on Rescission of DACA

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

From Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.:

We are broken-hearted to be sharing the news that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an amazing success for our country, was rescinded by the administration today in a misguided decision. Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC will stand by Dreamers in partnership with our dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. DACA changed so many lives for the better, introducing many of us to the brave Dreamers we now know as our clients, fellow parishioners, neighbors and colleagues.

DHS will continue to adjudicate, on a case-by-case basis, pending DACA initial requests that were received by Sept. 5

For renewal applications:

DHS will continue to adjudicate, on a case-by-case basis, DACA renewal requests filed as of Sept. 5

DHS will accept and adjudicate, on a case-by-case basis, DACA renewal request applications from current beneficiaries whose benefits will expire between Sept. 5 and March 5, 2018, so long as renewal request applications are received by Oct. 5